Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport is 10 hours 50 minutes.
Chengdu is eight hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of four weekly London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport flights. The 22:00 departure with Air China is the earliest flight available. Air China operates the last service of the day at 22:05.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to TFU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Chengdu (and then exploring more of China!) is easy with Air China. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
With a dependable 85.71% of services arriving as planned, Air China has the best on-time record for LHR to TFU flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LHR and TFU include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Daxing International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
R 7,633 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,914. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from LHR to TFU, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from LHR to TFU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near TFU:
Getting from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
From Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu is approximately 72 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Chengdu. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tianfu International Airport for August if you want to visit Chengdu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to TFU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu, Tianshui is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.